Chinese word

务必

Pronunciation

Pinyinwù bì

Meaning

  • adverbbe sure to

Example

开会时务必准时。kāi huì shí wù bì zhǔn shí

Be sure to be on time for the meeting.

Illustration for 务必 (be sure to)

More examples

签合同时，务必看清条款。qiān hé tóng shí wù bì kàn qīng tiáo kuǎn

When signing a contract, be sure to read the terms carefully.

Core concept

A firm marker that places an action under a clear duty or rule.

Common phrases

  • 务必准时wù bì zhǔn shí

    be sure to be on time

  • 务必注意wù bì zhù yì

    be sure to pay attention

  • 务必遵守wù bì zūn shǒu

    be sure to comply

  • 务必确保wù bì què bǎo

    be sure to ensure

Similar words

一定要yí dìng yào: A strong assurance that something will definitely be done.
必须bì xū: A requirement created by rules or a situation that cannot be avoided.

Definition in Chinese

表示某行为有绝对必要性或强烈要求的副词，侧重强调履行义务或遵守规定，常用于正式语境。biǎo shì mǒu xíng wéi yǒu jué duì bì yào xìng huò qiáng liè yāo qiú de fù cí cè zhòng qiáng diào lǚ xíng yì wù huò zūn shǒu guī dìng cháng yòng yú zhèng shì yǔ jìng

Word origin

务必 (wùbì, "be sure to") combines 务 (wù, "duty") and 必 (bì, "certainly"), presenting a duty as something that must certainly be carried out.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this word usually belongs in notices, schedules, and serious requests rather than relaxed conversation.

Other meanings

  • by all meansadverb

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